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What is it with some doctors?

Do they think they know more than all the experts?

Yesterday, the on call oncologist convinced Edie not to restart the Velcade, despite my disagreement with that decision.

The oncologist said all the literature she had read insists Velcade can be harmful to the kidneys. This is despite considerable evidence to the contrary, which I easily found on the internet, and the recommendation of Dr. Brian Durie (a renowned myeloma specialist at Cedars Sinai), that Velcade is not harmful to the kidneys, but rather is most likely helpful in returning renal function to normal. [I wonder where she gets her research?]

Instead she wants to wait 11 more days, until Edie's regular oncologist returns from vacation, and let her decide. [11 days is an eternity as far as I'm concerned.]

Unfortunately I wasn't there at the time she came to see Edie (6:30 PM), to try and reason with her, as I was home feeding myself, and making sure Sylvia had something to eat.

I guess I'm going to be at the hospital for the long haul today.

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Albert & Shelley Florita said…
Hi Marc & Edie,

We just got Garry's message and did not realize what has ben going on with you guys!

We would like to visit. Are you & Edie up for visitors?

We LOVE YOU AND YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS!!!

Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 40:31, John 3:15, Rom:3-4, 1 Corinthians 13...

God Bless You Both Always -- Your Friends Always,
; )
1:33 AM
Becky said…
Maybe this would be helpful? http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_index.cfm?DR_ID=46247
2:09 AM
Marc said…
Edie isn't feeling bad physically, so of course she is up for visitors. It would certainly help with the boredom, and a good change of pace from seeing me all the time.

She's at Kaiser Bellflower Room 12 7th floor west (7W12) (562)461-5210.
3:14 AM
Albert & Shelley Florita said…
Thanks Marc,

I called the number above twice now in the last 30mins. and it just rings & rings... I'll try Edie on her cell later.
Give her our love & respect when you see her today.

It was also good talking with you... you never call, send flowers or sing love songs anymore!!!

See you soon -- Blessings Always,
7:43 AM
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